Says cargo was experiencing severe flooding when Joint Maritime Information Coordination Centre received distress call The Pakistan Navy, in coordination with the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA), rescued all 20 Pakistani crew members from a sinking cargo dhow off the coast of Ormara after responding to a distress call, the military’s media wing said on…
For the third year running, reigning Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar gave up the yellow jersey just one day after claiming it. Photo: AFP LONDON: When reigning champion Tadej Pogacar took the race leader’s yellow jersey at the Tour de France on Monday when he blitzed to victory in the third stage, it looked as though he…
LAUSANNE: The Russian athletics federation announced Thursday they will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) challenging World Athletics extending the blanket ban on their track and field athletes. “Russian Athletics notes that World Athletics’ decision affects the fundamental interests of athletics in Russia and restricts Russian athletes’ right to compete, on grounds…
Pakistan-China webinar explores trade, energy, education and regional connectivity opportunities to boost ties , Federal Minister for Energy Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari highlighted Pakistan’s commitment to diversifying its international energy partnerships and identified Russia as an important partner in energy security, infrastructure development, technological cooperation and long-term investment. PHOTO: APP The Institute of Regional…
LONDON: Star fly-half Finn Russell returns to the Scotland team for a Nations Championship match against world champions South Africa in Pretoria on Saturday. The 33-year-old British and Irish Lion missed a first-round victory over Argentina in Cordoba last weekend due to a calf injury. Russell replaces Tom Jordan, who is among the eight replacements…
Lord’s will finally host a women’s Test in 142 years since. Photo: AFP LONDON: Lord’s will finally host a women’s Test, 142 years since staging its first such men’s match, when England face India in a four-day game at the ‘Home of Cricket’ starting Friday. “It just boggles my mind that it is just the…
Five missing after crash; plane spent 10 days in Sharjah for repairs before return flight Ghulam Nabi Bahrani, father-in-law of Faisal Jatoi, the co-pilot (First Officer) of the K2 Airways Boeing 737 cargo plane that crashed in the Arabian Sea, sits with guests at his home in Karachi, Pakistan, July 8, 2026. Photo: Reuters The…
Tadhg Beirne will captain a revamped Ireland side against Japan. Photo: AFP LONDON: Ireland coach Andy Farrell made nine changes Thursday to his starting side to face Japan in the Nations Championship this weekend, with Tadhg Beirne named to lead out the team as captain for the first time. Only six players from their nail-biting 33-31 victory over…
The Delhi High Court ruled against Google in the case, ordering it to pay damages of $31,600 and other costs Visitors walk near a logo of Google at Bharat Mandapam, one of the venues for AI Impact Summit, in New Delhi, India, February 17, 2026. REUTERS Google has challenged an Indian court ruling that it infringed…
Calls overseas Pakistanis valuable asset, says remittances reflected confidence in govt’s policies Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday praised overseas Pakistanis for sending $41.6 billion in remittances during the 2025–26 fiscal year. In a statement, the prime minister said the 8.6% increase in remittances reflected overseas Pakistanis’ confidence in the government’s policies. Calling overseas Pakistanis…